Texas has a very diverse landscape, and the Panhandle’s fire season is basically 365 days a year, said Hutchinson County Judge Cindy Irwin. Hutchinson County is well aware of the devastation fire can cause. The Smokehouse Creek Fire, which started in Hutchinson County on Feb. 26, 2024, eventually burned more than 1 million acres across the Panhandle making it the largest … [Read more...] about Resolution Spotlight: Regulating Fireworks
Indigent Health Care
Working Relationships, Holistic Approach Benefit Clients, County
When it comes to providing indigent health care, the trickle-down theory comes into play: Healthy relationships between all parties contribute to the health of the program and ultimately the health of the client. “In my opinion, you have to have the backing of your board or Commissioners Court to have an efficient and effective indigent health care program,” said Brandy … [Read more...] about Indigent Health Care
County Judge and County Commissioner
Roles and Responsibilities
The roles and responsibilities of the County Judge and County Commissioner are spelled out in the statutes. The County Judge is frequently the most visible official in county government. Often thought of as the county’s chief executive officer, a County Judge has broad judicial and administrative powers, including serving as the presiding officer of the county’s … [Read more...] about County Judge and County Commissioner
Welcome to County Government
I want to take this opportunity to welcome all of our new County Judges and County Commissioners to a very meaningful job. It will not always be easy, but I do guarantee that in spite of the challenges, it is rewarding. You may have your day all planned out, but before you know it unforeseen things may happen, and your day may not go as planned. Just go with the flow and do … [Read more...] about Welcome to County Government
89th Texas Legislature
Mental Health Funding, Unfunded Mandates Among Key County Concerns
The 89th Session of the Texas Legislature began on Jan. 14, meaning state senators and representatives are now settling in and scheduling hearings. With that said, the County Judges and Commissioners Association of Texas (CJCAT or Association) and its Legislative Committee have been prepping for months, studying the Association’s legislative platform and combing through filed … [Read more...] about 89th Texas Legislature